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Compare train and coach for Cheltenham to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 154 km
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2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Chester from Cheltenham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Chester is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Cheltenham to Chester
Travel to Chester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cheltenham to Chester.

There are 2 travel options from Cheltenham to Chester: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Chester is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £27 compared to other travel options to Chester:
Taking a coach costs £29 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £56.
The fastest way from Cheltenham to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Chester that take longer:
Coach takes 6 h 45 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 95 miles from Cheltenham to Chester.
The average frequency per day from Cheltenham to Chester is:
- 1 coach a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Cheltenham and Chester as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Cheltenham to Chester:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cheltenham to Chester:
- You can take a coach from Cheltenham to Chester with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for £27 with National Express from Cheltenham to Chester.
- You can travel by train from Cheltenham to Chester with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains or Cross Country, and you can find Transport for Wales Cheltenham to Chester tickets for £56 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cheltenham to Chester with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by coach with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cheltenham to Chester.
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